Oil Level Indicator and Tube: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Ford Pickup, 2011 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2011 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2011 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Lower oil level indicator tube

Install the lower oil level indicator tube and 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Install the engine rear cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE REAR COVER in this service information.
Upper oil level indicator tube

NOTE: Position the oil level indicator tube under the transmission level indicator tube.

NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the O-ring seals.

Using 2 new O-ring seals, position the oil level indicator tube in the vehicle.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
From below, align the oil level indicator tube into the engine rear cover.

NOTE: Verify that the oil level indicator tube is bottomed in the rear engine cover.

Install the oil level indicator tube and bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Install the oil level indicator.
Position back the transmission oil level indicator tube and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).